The South Carolina Gamecocks (4-6, 3-4 SEC East) and Texas A&M Aggies (6-3, 3-2 West) tangle under the lights at Kyle Field in front of the 12th man at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
We analyze the South Carolina-Texas A&M odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
South Carolina at Texas A&M: Three things you need to know
1. The Gamecocks are coming off a tough 20-15 non-conference loss to Appalachian State last week, and they’re 1-3 SU/ATS across the past four overall.
2. Technically, Carolina is still alive for a bowl berth, but it needs wins at A&M and against Clemson to go bowling. The Aggies are already eligible for the postseason with six wins under their belt.
3. South Carolina has five wideouts on the injury report this week. WRs Bryan Edwards (lower boy) and Shi Smith (hamstring) are two of the better ones, and they’re expected to play. WRs Chavis Dawkins (hamstring) and OrTre Smith (knee) are bigger question marks, and Josh Vann (hand) is now done for the season. RB Tavien Feaster (groin) is also doubtful, so the Gamecocks really face an uphill climb.
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South Carolina at Texas A&M: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:25 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 13
Moneyline (ML)
A&M (-455) is a heavy favorite against Carolina (+335) in this one, but you cannot back the Aggies at this price. There is just too much risk and not enough reward. Look to the line instead.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Texas A&M to win would return a profit of $2.20.
Against the Spread (ATS)
TEXAS A&M (-10.5, -115) is a sensational play based on health alone. South Carolina (+10.5, -106) just has too many injuries to the skill positions. Toss in the fact that USC is 1-4 ATS in the past five on the road, while A&M is 12-5 ATS in the past 17 at Kyle Field and it looks super hard to pass on playing the Aggies.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER (50.5) is worth a small-unit wager as well, and could make for a nice parlay or teaser combined with A&M laying the points. The Under is 4-1 in South Carolina’s past five on the road, and 9-3 in the past 12 on the road against teams with a winning home mark. The Over is 5-0 in A&M’s past five at Kyle, but the Under is 6-2 in its past eight following a bye week.
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